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Ono defies age and critics to hit spot

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Dominic Bossi Western Sydney Wanderers are just 180 minutes from clinching one of the more spectacular fairytale stories of Australian sport, but to Shinji Ono the A-League's greatest prize means much more than...

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Bayern, Barcelona into Champions semis

Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic (L) and Giorgio Chiellini of Juventus.

Bayern Munich and Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday to complete a German and Spanish last-four line-up.

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Defence is key to Victory

Marcos Rojas.

Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.

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Aguero scores winner for City in Manchester derby

Manchester United's Danny Welbeck (R) challenges Manchester City's Gareth Barry.

Substitute Sergio Aguero scored a superb late winner as Manchester City slowed Manchester United's charge to the Premier League title by beating the leaders 2-1.

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Young Mariners in for a difficult journey

Trent Sainsbury, seen here with Daniel McBreen, scored the winner when the Mariners had a 2-1 home win against Guizhou last week.

Central Coast has a tough week ahead as it prepares for A-League semi-final.

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Chelsea upstages Di Canio's EPL debut

Sunderland's Italian manager Paolo Di Canio.

London Chelsea came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, denying Paolo Di Canio a sensational start in his first game as a Premier League manager.

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Nuremberg extend Bundesliga run

Berlin Japan midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake again shone in Nuremberg's 2-1 win over Mainz 05 on Sunday as they extended their nine-match unbeaten run on the weekend Bayern Munich were finally crowned German...

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Nine-man Atletico held to La Liga draw

Madrid Atletico Madrid lost more ground on Real Madrid in the race for second place in La Liga, holding on for a 0-0 draw at Getafe on Sunday after being reduced to nine men.

Kewell's return to Australia would truly be a wonderful affair to savour

Harry Kewell

Sebastian Hassett It's tough to criticise Kewell for choosing to resurrect his career in the Middle East.

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Bayern title reflects oddity

Bayern Munich players lift their head coach Jupp Heynckes in the air after winning the game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Barnaby Chesterman, Paris Bavarian giant's 1-0 success at Eintracht Frankfurt wraps up 23rd German title.

Singaporean charged over soccer bribes

Singapore Businessman charged with corruption for offering free sex to three Lebanese soccer referees.

Arsenal, Villa score crucial EPL wins

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky (left) is chased by West Bromwich Albion's Claudio Yacob.

London Arsenal wins 2-1 at West Bromwich Albion to climb into the Champions League places at Chelsea's expense.

Mariners hope to end hoodoo

Central Coast Mariners

Dominic Bossi Despite three grand final appearances, A-League's top prize has eluded team.

Kewell in deal with Qatari club

Harry Kewell.

Sebastian Hassett Harry Kewell's 12-month spell without a club is officially over.

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Reds coach urges his men to ignore Berisha

Serial pest: Besart Berisha has a knack of annoying opponents.

Steve Larkin Michael Valkanis implores his defenders not to get sucked in by Brisbane antagonist.

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Postecoglou has habit of last-gasp wins

Melbourne Victory

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou can rightly feel he has surpassed expectations in 2012-13.

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It's not about luck: Postecoglou backs Victory's perserverance

Ange Postecoglou

Michael Lynch It was frantic, furious and frenetic with two penalties in two minutes having a huge impact on the outcome of the Victory-Perth elimination final.

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Players' graduation to top flight demonstrates quality of Victorian league

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Michael Lynch There are plenty of diamonds to be found in the state-based rough.

Mariners deny sacking

Troy Hearfield.

Central Coast denies sacking midfielder Troy Hearfield over a failed drug test.

Victory, with a little bit of luck

Archie Thompson of the Victory celebrates

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.